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Physicists work to shrink microchips with first one-dimensional helium model system

Researchers at Indiana University and the University of Tennessee have developed a one-dimensional helium model system, which enables the creation of smaller and faster microchips. The new system is designed to explore the behavior of particles in a confined space, allowing for the study of previously unexplored physics.

SourceIndiana University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 6, 2022

Topological superconductors: fertile ground for elusive Majorana ('angel') particle

Researchers investigate the search for Majorana fermions in iron-based superconductors, which could enable topological quantum computing and ultra-low energy electronics. The existence of Majorana zero-energy modes in topological superconductors makes them a promising candidate material for realizing these technologies.

Bumps could smooth quantum investigations

Rice University engineers have developed a novel approach to manipulating the magnetic and electronic properties of 2D materials by stressing them with contoured substrates. The technique, inspired by recent discoveries in twisted 2D materials, allows for unprecedented control over quantum effects.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 6, 2022

Chemists design chemical probe for detecting minute temperature shifts in the body

Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a cobalt-based molecule that can detect extremely subtle temperature shifts inside the body, opening up new possibilities for medical imaging and therapy. The noninvasive probe uses radiofrequency waves to read out temperature signals from the body.

SourceColorado State University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 6, 2022

Quantum systems and the flight of the bee

A team of scientists used a quantum simulator to study the behavior of a complex quantum system, finding that it exhibits characteristics similar to fluid dynamics. The research also showed that this phenomenon can be observed in the flights of bees, as well as in unusual stock market movements.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 12, 2022

Growing quantum dots in a regular arrangement

Scientists from Ruhr-University Bochum have improved the manufacturing process for quantum dots by creating a targeted arrangement on a wafer. The team discovered that the density of quantum dots was distributed concentrically due to the coating process, resulting in high-quality structures.

SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 28, 2022

A new way to control atomic interactions

The researchers created treelike shapes, a Möbius strip, and other patterns by controlling atomic interactions without physically moving the atoms. They demonstrated nonlocal interactions, where atoms at distant ends interact just as strongly as those near each other.

SourceStanford University·JournalNature·DateFeb 28, 2022

The power of chaos: a robust and low-cost cryptosystem for the post-quantum era

A team of researchers from Ritsumeikan University developed an unprecedented stream cipher using chaos theory to create highly secure cryptographic systems. The new system is resistant to statistical attacks and eavesdropping, even against quantum computers, making it a promising solution for post-quantum era cryptosystems.

SourceRitsumeikan University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 1, 2022

Atom by atom: new silicon computer chip technique opens up quantum computing construction possibilities

A team of researchers has developed a new technique to embed single atoms in silicon wafers, mirroring methods used to build conventional devices. The technique creates large-scale patterns of controlled atoms that can be manipulated and read out, enabling the construction of large-scale quantum devices.

SourceScience in Public·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 12, 2022

Towards quantum states of sound

A team of researchers at Imperial College London has generated and observed non-Gaussian states of high-frequency sound waves comprising over a trillion atoms. This breakthrough makes important strides towards generating macroscopic quantum states that will enable future quantum internet components to be developed.

SourceImperial College London·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 9, 2021

A new super-cooled microwave source boosts the scale-up of quantum computers

Researchers at Aalto University have developed a precise microwave source that operates at extremely low temperatures, potentially removing the need for high-frequency control cables. The new device could enable larger quantum processors with more qubits, increasing their potential applications in fields like computing and sensing.

SourceAalto University·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 9, 2021

Green information technologies: Superconductivity meets spintronics

Researchers have created a material system exhibiting unusually long-range Josephson effect, enabling macroscopic quantum coherence and potential for spintronic applications. The discovery of 'triplet' superconductivity, where electrons with the same spin circulate, expands possibilities for low-power consumption devices.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 2, 2021

Time crystal in a quantum computer

Scientists from Stanford University and Google Quantum AI have successfully created a time crystal, a new phase of matter that repeats in time without energy input. The achievement opens up opportunities to explore new regimes in condensed matter physics, providing insight into non-equilibrium quantum systems.

SourceStanford University·JournalNature·DateNov 30, 2021

Newly improved quantum algorithm performs full configuration interaction calculations without controlled time evolutions

Researchers at Osaka City University developed a new quantum algorithm that calculates potential energy curves of molecules without controlled time evolutions. This addresses issues with conventional quantum phase estimation algorithms, enabling parallel processing and efficient full-CI calculations.

SourceOsaka City University·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 29, 2021

A simpler design for quantum computers

Researchers at Stanford University have proposed a new design for photonic quantum computers that can operate at room temperature and require fewer components. The proposed design uses a laser to manipulate an atom, which then modifies the state of photons via quantum teleportation, enabling the creation of complex calculations.

SourceStanford University·JournalOptica·DateNov 29, 2021